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amoore04's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
dimitribelgium's review
3.0
Rebus takes a PC stand on immigration. The harsh realities of their lot as illegal tenants are (f)actual, but is the surrounding sprinkles of politics still up to date with the Syrian exodus ?
shadedelight's review against another edition
4.0
I have read this novel at least 3 times over the years. This particular book is autographed by Sir Ian Rankin his own self. Wonder if that would get me more money on the FB marketplace.
An astounding book for the coverage of the immigration problems and the way it has been handled everywhere. The trade in flesh makes my flesh crawl and the appearance of the skeleton is merely the visible presence of the evil we choose not to see. Once it is discovered, however, it rankles and throbs through us.Rebus is not so obnoxious for some reason, and the re-emergence of Cafferty is ominous.
An astounding book for the coverage of the immigration problems and the way it has been handled everywhere. The trade in flesh makes my flesh crawl and the appearance of the skeleton is merely the visible presence of the evil we choose not to see. Once it is discovered, however, it rankles and throbs through us.Rebus is not so obnoxious for some reason, and the re-emergence of Cafferty is ominous.
vicardave's review against another edition
4.0
A moving and insightful take on immigration - morally and politically nuanced, with the usual beautifully constructed plot, character development and evocation of the Edinburgh setting.
lyndamr's review against another edition
4.0
The only disappointing thing about this book is that its the second to last Rebus mystery. Rebus and Siobhan solve the seemingly unrelated crimes by tenaciously following leads and never accepting no for an answer. Thoroughly enjoyable.
greenmtgirl's review against another edition
4.0
An excellent mystery involving Britain's problematic immigration and refugee policies and their human cost.
batrock's review
4.0
Fun fact: this is the very first Rebus I ever read, way back in the day. Given how close it is to the initial end of the series, how developed the characters are, how divergent Rebus and Siobhan are, and how pruney Cafferty is, I'm surprised I didn't run away at the time.
This is good, overtly political, Rebus, with one of those endings that ties things up without being too neat about it. It must be nice to have a job where you never actually have to be at your desk, ever.
This is good, overtly political, Rebus, with one of those endings that ties things up without being too neat about it. It must be nice to have a job where you never actually have to be at your desk, ever.